Task 1: Coordinate, develop and facilitate professional development and training in the area of technology integration as well as the use of classroom equipment.
Provide ongoing technology-related professional development and training for K-12 teachers in the Bellwood-Antis School District, technology integration coaches, teachers in Intermediate Unit 1, Saint Francis graduate students and Pennsylvania State University interns
Follow the goals and strategies regarding Staff Development found in the Educational Technology Section of the Bellwood-Antis School District Strategic Plan
Implement the Instructional Technology Coaching Action Plan
Task 1 Artifacts:
Technology Integration Graduate Class – Saint Francis University; Share technology integration ideas and projects with graduate students
Cool Tools for the 21st Century Classroom – Bellwood-Antis School District In-service Program; Share technology integration ideas and projects with faculty and staff
Tech Tip of the Week – Integration tips created and distributed to Bellwood-Antis School District staff and approximately 60+ additional teachers and instructional technology coaches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Georgia
I.A. Identification, selection, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure, and hardware and software applications for school administration and instruction including:
assessment of educational and administrative technological needs
evaluation of the performance of hardware and software components of computer systems
application of basic troubleshooting strategies
I.B. Integrating technology into curricular planning and instructional design including:
research on and evaluation of existing and emerging technologies
use of instructional theories and teaching models
learner characteristics, developmental levels, and individual differences as related to instructional technology resources and modifications
access and use telecommunications for information sharing, remote information access and retrieval, and multi-media/hypermedia publishing
electronic mail and Internet resources for communications and instructional support
I.C. Management and administration of technology programs at the building, district and regional levels including:
planning and utilization of facilities including, budgeting, accounting, and program reporting, grantsmanship, personnel administration, and staff development
preparing presentations for parents, administrators, school boards, and the public
monitoring and evaluating technology plans
I.D. Research, problem solving and product development of technological applications:
basic principles of instructional design associated with the development of instructional technology materials
designing and publishing on-line documents that present information and include
links to critical resources
creating an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of technology
establishing and maintaining rapport with all staff and students
communicating high learning expectations
creating a safe physical environment that is conducive to learning
II.B. Planning, preparation and delivery of technology related in-service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety of instructional levels that utilizes technology in problem solving based upon:
Pennsylvania Academic Standards
strengths and needs of learners at all levels of technological proficiency
established technology implementation plans
II.C. Selecting, implementing and adapting technology to teaching methodologies, curriculum resources and administrative functions in collaboration with other educators and integrating a variety of software, applications, and learning tools
II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels including:
developing plans to assess the technological needs and resources, and to evaluate technology implementation and outcomes
III.B. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
III.C. Collaborating with school colleagues to enhance student, teacher and administrative capabilities and improve student learning
I.A. Identification, selection, installation and maintenance of technology infrastructure, and hardware and software applications for school administration and instruction including:
I.B. Integrating technology into curricular planning and instructional design including:
I.C. Management and administration of technology programs at the building, district and regional levels including:
I.D. Research, problem solving and product development of technological applications:
links to critical resources
II.A. Managing instructional technology services including:
II.B. Planning, preparation and delivery of technology related in-service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety of instructional levels that utilizes technology in problem solving based upon:
II.C. Selecting, implementing and adapting technology to teaching methodologies, curriculum resources and administrative functions in collaboration with other educators and integrating a variety of software, applications, and learning tools
II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels including:
III.B. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
III.C. Collaborating with school colleagues to enhance student, teacher and administrative capabilities and improve student learning